Human and Pet Initiative

Human and Pet Initiative HAPI partners with people and their pets to keep families together and keep animals out of shelters.

05/16/2026

Sometimes community cats write their own timeline.

Meg had been helping Michelle get the cats in a local colony fixed, and the ninth cat proved to be the hardest one of all. After finally being trapped and neutered, he stayed overnight at HAPI HQ to recover before returning home. But during a transfer into a larger recovery crate, he escaped.

For more than a week, he hid completely. No sightings. No interest in food left inside traps. We tried every bait we could think of, checked constantly, and slowly started worrying he may have disappeared for good.

Then, after Meg had been away for a little while, this cat finally walked into the trap for food. Safe at last. Last night he was returned to his colony a few blocks away and released right where he belonged.

And the best part? His cat friends came running up to greet him.

Huge appreciation to Michelle and Meg for all the effort it took to get this colony fixed and supported.

05/14/2026

Out on San Leandro, we connected with a family caring for a husky and a rat terrier. So grateful that Jocelyn from EBSPCA was with us for the day and checked out some concerns with the smaller dog and was able to provide flea medication to help keep them comfortable and cared for.

These everyday moments of support can make a big difference for pets and the people who love them.

05/11/2026

Smoke enjoying a pig ear out at the “Target Sheds” during Outreach Wednesday 🐾

We loved having Brita from East Bay SPCA join us for a ride along and spend the day meeting community members and their pets.

05/06/2026

Food insecurity extends beyond the table. Loving families often make difficult sacrifices to keep their pets.

Help us fill the bowl and feed the family. HAPI has already distributed over 14300 pounds of pet food this year!

Donate items through our Amazon or Chewy wish list—or monetarily. Together, we can make a difference.

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05/02/2026

So much fun seeing Mike, Shanika and their well cared for beauties, Moody and Little Bit beaming with radiant health.

05/01/2026

Several litters of kittens received vaccinations, and the entire cat colony was connected to spay and neuter services with transportation to and from every appointment. This is how HAPI supports owned pets and the people caring for them.





04/30/2026

Tommy puts heart, time, and ingenuity into caring for his beautiful dogs. Their health and happiness clearly come first, and it shows every time we see them.

Food insecurity extends beyond the table. Loving families often make difficult sacrifices to keep their pets. Help us fi...
04/29/2026

Food insecurity extends beyond the table. Loving families often make difficult sacrifices to keep their pets.

Help us fill the bowl and feed the family. HAPI has already distributed over 144,000 pounds of pet food this year!

Donate items through our Amazon or Chewy wish list—or monetarily. Together, we can make a difference.

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Go to the link in our bio to donate!

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https://www.hapi.pet

04/28/2026

Icy, Frosty, Bluesky, Barbie, and Marley came out with the person who loves them most.





04/27/2026

A few highlights from HAPI’s Unique Pet Boutique giveaway event yesterday in East Oakland:

Separate cat tent for veterinary care

A fun raffle with many community members winning tickets to local sports events

Beautiful people and their beloved pets showing up with joy and pride

Community care in action. HAPI brings this quarterly event to different neighborhoods across Oakland.

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